settle down meaning and definition

SETTLE DOWN verb

Definition of settle down (verb)

1. settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
   • "dust settled on the roofs"
   • synonyms: settle
2. become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
   • "He finally settled down"
   • synonyms: root, settle, steady down, take root
3. become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
   • "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again."
   • synonyms: calm, calm down, chill out, cool it, cool off, simmer down